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X697 CTA

2000 Tata Loadbeta

Red Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

105,043 mi
Last recorded105,043 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2014
Typical for 2000 Tata Loadbeta50,787 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX697 CTA
MakeTata
ModelLoadbeta
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc
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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2014 105,043 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 92,962 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Apr 2013 92,961 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2012 83,908 miles

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2011 74,106 miles

Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight ovality in rear brake drums

Fail 29 Mar 2011 74,030 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 69,586 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Mar 2010 69,586 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 68,033 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 68,029 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Nearside rear brake hose slighty corroded

Tow bar electrics insecure

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

How Reliable is the Tata Loadbeta?

Based on 12,316 MOT tests across 1,763 vehicles.

62.6%
Pass Rate
3,192
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
1,763
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,271
Steering pivot point has excessive play 786
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 666
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 661
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 589
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X697 CTA is a 2000 Tata Loadbeta in Red with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2000 Tata Loadbeta models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.0% with a typical mileage of 50,787 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Tata Loadbeta fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,271 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X697 CTA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Tata Loadbeta typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 26 years old, this Tata Loadbeta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X697 CTA registered?

X697 CTA is a 2000 Tata Loadbeta, first registered on 20 October 2000.

Is X697 CTA safe to buy?

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